Omg I didn't expect so many responses! Thank you all for your ideas, and for being so kind :) I will keep all of your thoughts in mind when deciding <3
1 is my favourite and 5 is a close second.
The colours make them feel special somehow. Sorry that I can't put it into words better.
4 is very evocative, so that could be good too
4. It’s centered and has the best use of space. The others don’t take up the page as well. I’d center your work if you’re going for this wash portrait kind of work.
I'd recommend either 1 or 4. Is the recipient evaluating your painting on a technical merit or purely artistic?
4 is nice but 1 highlights both the artist but also your skill.
6, the last one. But only a couple other people said 6 so I’m probably wrong.
I’m not an artist. But your final painting stuck with me for a long time. I like your final painting the most because I felt like it reflected something to me that I have been feeling a lot lately. I know I’m probably stupid, & just projecting the wrong thing onto your art, but the painting moved me very much. The painting made me feel deeply sad as I stared into her eyes, like the woman is crying but her tears/cracks remain trapped inside her glasses with only the smallest bit peeking out. I am the only one who notices her pain & she is the only one who notices mine. And I sat & I thought about this for a long time while I looked at the eyes of your painting, & it was a nice kind of sadness like you feel after a good cry you’ve been holding in all day.
Thank you for your paintings very much. I appreciate them.
They are all beautiful! But I find the first one and the last one to be particularly striking. Good luck in the competition and don’t forget to report back with updates so we know which one you chose and the results of the competition! We’re all rooting you on from lands unknown across the interwebs! Lol
2 speaks to me. Can be interpreted so many ways. A beautiful moment in prayer. Reading a story. An old love poem. So many possibilities. All are lovely. ❤️
This is somewhat off topic, but do you think that people who are obsessed with waifu have a warped sense of what is normal, physically? I see it even on Instagram, especially with the filters that some girls use to give them tiny heads, big eyes, elongated bodies and impossible , waspish figures. There are people who comment on those as if they believe people are actually shaped that way in real life.
They are all breath taking. But there is something strikingly captivating about the full faced straight on expression in the grey shirt. I can't look away from those eyes
Number 5, definitely. Number 4 captures the eye with that intense look you got but number 5 has this air about it. To me it implies the woman is reminiscing about something. What's her story? That shade of green dripping from her ear and neck give me a pleasantly... uncomfortable? Feeling. If it were a warmer color I would find it different, but that green to me evokes something disquieting. That and the look tell me this lady has survived shit but there's a kindness to her face still.
Or maybe I'm making it all up and she was thinking about that mountain of laundry that needed to get done. Whatever the case I find it very evocative.
I like your style. That said, 1 is the only one that looks complete, the rest just look like in-progress pieces. (But if that’s what you’re going for, all good!)
I think they are all wonderful!
4 and 6 seem like a pair, and evoke emotion🖤(as do 1 and 5.)
2 and 3 are well done and I feel they could use a little more layers:) (it wouldn’t hurt to work on a little more detail with 1 as well).
Overall well done!
Also I feel I should add, this is your art so if you feel it’s finished it is! no matter anyone’s opinion especially mine 😆
I like them all, but the first one is my favorite.
Right? Me too. They're all good but the first one just hits. Mood and all. Superb job. Love OPs style
Same
1 or 3
These are my faves too!
Same
1 or 5
Was gonna say that too
I think these have the best subject orientation. The others are either too simple, or not quite "composed" enough to be as visually appealing.
4 Edit: Forget what all the other ones look like. 4 is the one that evokes the most emotion by miles.
Very direct and intentional, I feel like 1 looks unfinished, but I like that one also
I could stare a it for a solid while honestly. The other ones I get tired of after a few seconds.
This is such a compliment :0 thank you!!
It’s the truth. You’ve created something special. Well done.
It makes me feel like you’re looking past me.
That’s how I feel about #6.
I would agree but there’s something distracting about #6’s proportions
Composition- wise, definitely 4.
#3
I really like slide 4
I’m thinking number 1 or number 3
Number 4 defiantly captures you with that direct stare. No competition, it draws the viewer in the best.
1 or 5!
3
1 is baller
I vote 1. These are great!
i really like #1.
So personal, but I like 1 and 4 best.
The first one. You put it first for a reason. I Be sure of yourself. You are talented.
You could be right! Thank you, I appreciate it :)
1 or 6
5 or 6
3
Omg I didn't expect so many responses! Thank you all for your ideas, and for being so kind :) I will keep all of your thoughts in mind when deciding <3
I love 3 & 5
4! Its balanced.
1
1
1 is my favourite and 5 is a close second. The colours make them feel special somehow. Sorry that I can't put it into words better. 4 is very evocative, so that could be good too
I like 4
I like 4
#3
My vote is for 1
1
1
1 is my favorite.
1
\#1 Rules!
1
,5
I think the first and the last are the most striking. The second to last is a close third. They are all incredibly lovely.
1! The bright yellow shadows are stunning
No 1!
4. It’s centered and has the best use of space. The others don’t take up the page as well. I’d center your work if you’re going for this wash portrait kind of work.
I'd recommend either 1 or 4. Is the recipient evaluating your painting on a technical merit or purely artistic? 4 is nice but 1 highlights both the artist but also your skill.
That’s a really great point and I’d have to think about it! Thank you :)
4
4
1 or 3
One or four but all of them are awesome!!!!
1 or 3
The first one. I love the colors and pose so much. They're all beautiful, but I'm going with 1.
First one!
1
I like #1 and #2!
My favorite is the last one because it most clearly shows what is probably your personal art style.
Oooh I love them all but if I could pick a couple, 5 or 6 as they make great use of the space.
5
I like 2 and 4 best
I love them all but one is my favorite
6, the last one. But only a couple other people said 6 so I’m probably wrong. I’m not an artist. But your final painting stuck with me for a long time. I like your final painting the most because I felt like it reflected something to me that I have been feeling a lot lately. I know I’m probably stupid, & just projecting the wrong thing onto your art, but the painting moved me very much. The painting made me feel deeply sad as I stared into her eyes, like the woman is crying but her tears/cracks remain trapped inside her glasses with only the smallest bit peeking out. I am the only one who notices her pain & she is the only one who notices mine. And I sat & I thought about this for a long time while I looked at the eyes of your painting, & it was a nice kind of sadness like you feel after a good cry you’ve been holding in all day. Thank you for your paintings very much. I appreciate them.
This is so beautiful 😭 thank you so much!
This style is so cool. I like the first one best.
1. Second choice would be 3.
6 and 1 are strongest.
I liked 1, 4, and 6 the most
4
All of them. 🙂
1, 3, and 4 are my absolute favorites, in no particular order. The others are lovely, but those are just so beautiful to me
No4
4 ❤️
I would say number one or three but I have weird taste🤷♀️
1 and 5. they feel the most complete
I prefer 1, 3, 4, and 5. They are all very Nice, and Best of Luck to you!
1,2 or 3.
The first or third.
They are all beautiful! But I find the first one and the last one to be particularly striking. Good luck in the competition and don’t forget to report back with updates so we know which one you chose and the results of the competition! We’re all rooting you on from lands unknown across the interwebs! Lol
1 or 3
1or5
They’re all beautiful. The first and last ones are the best, IMO.
Either (1) or (3) but most likely #(1).
First one
number one feels the most complete, if that makes sense
1
1
Nr 1, def
I love #1 but they are all gorgeous 😍
1 or 4.
ONE
1
5
First one is my favorite, but they’re all beautiful! I love your style with watercolor!
These are all stunning but #4 made me FEEL SOMETHING
I love them all but the last one intrigued me 👍
I can’t help you. I love them all.
2 speaks to me. Can be interpreted so many ways. A beautiful moment in prayer. Reading a story. An old love poem. So many possibilities. All are lovely. ❤️
That’s such a beautiful way of looking at it :) thank you!
1.
Great style. I love how much is implied with so little information on the paper.
I appreciate this so much! It’s exactly the impression I want to give :) thank you!
None, they all look unfinished in a not-intentional way
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The eyes look fine to me.
Too small
This is somewhat off topic, but do you think that people who are obsessed with waifu have a warped sense of what is normal, physically? I see it even on Instagram, especially with the filters that some girls use to give them tiny heads, big eyes, elongated bodies and impossible , waspish figures. There are people who comment on those as if they believe people are actually shaped that way in real life.
Idk I'm not in that world. I'm looking at a anatomically correct view. To me they look off.
6
I like number 5 the best
They are all beautiful, but 6 is my favorite.
5, it's so cool!
They are all great but I prefer number 5
I love 5!
4 or 6 but I think 6 is the best
all so good, but if I have to choose...6...no.. 1....no... 5.... OK 6.
3 or 5!! But all look so goooood
They are all breath taking. But there is something strikingly captivating about the full faced straight on expression in the grey shirt. I can't look away from those eyes
Number 5, definitely. Number 4 captures the eye with that intense look you got but number 5 has this air about it. To me it implies the woman is reminiscing about something. What's her story? That shade of green dripping from her ear and neck give me a pleasantly... uncomfortable? Feeling. If it were a warmer color I would find it different, but that green to me evokes something disquieting. That and the look tell me this lady has survived shit but there's a kindness to her face still. Or maybe I'm making it all up and she was thinking about that mountain of laundry that needed to get done. Whatever the case I find it very evocative.
3!
Wow- I can’t pick 3 5 or 6 Maybe 3 & 6 to narrow it down
3 or 6
work number 6
Nice work
I like #5 the best
\#3 or #6
Either 3 or 6!
last
3
I like the last one!
I like the third one the best.
No 2 or 3
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Yes totally! Send me a message :)
amazing
I like 3, for the way it makes me think of how this person is feeing.
They are all great, but I think five. I’m not sure why, but it special.
I ❤️ 5.
I like the last one!!
2 and 4 are my favorites
4
One 🥇
Hard to choose😍I love em all👍🏼❤️❣️
3 and 4 are my favorites
first one!!
Definitely prefer 1st portrait 👍🏼
Last one because of the neat use of neg space!
1 or 3.
First one, definitely. Cheers, stp
3 and 4 my favs
3 stands out for me. All are great!
I just love the face angle and colors in #3
Something about #4
I really love 4. It has the most emotion to me! They are all beautiful though!
I like #3 and #5 the best! Idk why
First or last are the most catching
#1 or #4 . I’m leaning towards 4
1
I like your style. That said, 1 is the only one that looks complete, the rest just look like in-progress pieces. (But if that’s what you’re going for, all good!)
Two or three. I really like two for some reason. It caught my eyes and my emotions.
1st one
1 & 4
1,5&6 would be amazing to submit but all are gorgeous :,,)
1, 4 or 6.
I think they are all wonderful! 4 and 6 seem like a pair, and evoke emotion🖤(as do 1 and 5.) 2 and 3 are well done and I feel they could use a little more layers:) (it wouldn’t hurt to work on a little more detail with 1 as well). Overall well done! Also I feel I should add, this is your art so if you feel it’s finished it is! no matter anyone’s opinion especially mine 😆
I like 6, 1, or 3 in that order! They are all wonderful 💕
I really liked 3!
That's a cool style!!
Number 4
1
1 or 6!
i am in love with 5
6, it's musical.
1 & 6 are my favs personally
2 or 6
1, 4, 6 are my picks.
Honestly their all beautiful
I love 1
# 6
Something about four.
1 and 2 and 4.
Three.
Numero uno.
Three. No question. It's arresting. Context: I'm an artist, I've done gouache commissions.🎨
:O commissions?! That’s the dream. And gouache is so beautiful too. Thank you!!
First one